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Scotland ready to tackle Typhoon Tapah and Ireland, says Greig Laidlaw

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

A powerful weather system building over the East China Sea is one thing, but Joe Schmidt’s side also lie in wait for Scotland on Sunday.

Australia survive scare to make winning World Cup start against Fiji

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Australia found salvation in their driving line-out as they survived a scare to dispatch Fiji 39-21 in their World Cup opener at the Sapporo Dome.

Wainwright to make World Cup debut for Wales against Georgia

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named a powerful line-for his side’s tournament opener.

Eddie Jones joy at England honour

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

An emotional Eddie Jones choked back the tears as he reflected on what it meant to guide England into the 2019 World Cup.

Stockdale, O’Mahony & Easterby – The Build Up To Scotland

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

It was an early start for the rugby world cup media this morning in Yokohama with Simon Easterby, Peter O’Mahony and Jacob Stockdale on duty in the build up to Ireland’s opening game of Rugby...

‘We Know The Irish Fans Will Be In Full Voice’ – Best

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Excitement, nerves, the world stage and incredible Ireland fans – Rory Best on the build up to our first game at Rugby World Cup 2019. When you come to the match venue, that’s when it starts...

The Daily Donal: Japanese hand a warning to Schmidt

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

In the first of his daily video updates from RWC19, Donal Lenihan reports from the Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo where the hosts overcame a sloppy start to eventually beat Russia 30-10.

Women’s Interprovincial Championship: Finals Preview

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Will Leinster retain the IRFU Women’s Interprovincial title or can Connacht lift the Perpetual Trophy for the first time? This season’s extended Interpro campaign wraps up tomorrow with two...

French lieutenants: Who is in charge of French World Cup squad?

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

No room at the top — touch of farce as France load up on off-field leaders after a disappointing Six Nations. But who is really in charge, asks James Harrington

Finishing school: Jacob Stockdale takes talents to Rugby World Cup

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Twenty-one caps into his international career, Jacob Stockdale takes his try-scoring talents onto the world stage for the first time